<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Bobcats likely finished with player tryouts Gay's audition could be final workout before Wednesday's draft Rick Bonnell In all likelihood, the Charlotte Bobcats are done auditioning candidates for the No. 3 pick in Wednesday's NBA draft. The Bobcats brought back Connecticut's Rudy Gay on Thursday for a second workout and there's a slight chance Gonzaga's Adam Morrison or Italian pro Andrea Bargnani will come to Charlotte between now and Tuesday. However, the Bobcats have no plans to reschedule Texas' LaMarcus Aldridge, Louisiana State's Tyrus Thomas or Washington's Brandon Roy, after those three cancelled auditions originally set for Thursday. Bobcats coach-general manager Bernie Bickerstaff wouldn't say whether he'd draft someone he hadn't worked out here, a standard practice when making such a high pick. Bickerstaff said Gay did nothing to hurt his chances of being the Bobcats' pick. "He's been working out five of the last six days," Bickerstaff said of Gay, a 6-foot-8 small forward. "I thought he worked out well, considering that." Bickerstaff has seen Gay perform numerous times, including Gay's first practice as a Connecticut freshman. Bickerstaff has great faith in Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun's ability to develop pros, after drafting former Huskies star Emeka Okafor two years ago. What's so special about Calhoun's system? "We come out of college ready to play -- mentally tough and we run pro sets there," Gay said. Thursday's second audition was in part an opportunity for Michael Jordan to see Gay up close. Last week, Jordan invested in the Bobcats and majority owner Bob Johnson gave Jordan oversight power over the basketball operation. As Gay and others finished their shooting drills, Jordan observed from a deck above the court. Players said he was on the practice floor earlier in the session, offering them advice and encouragement. This wasn't the first time Gay has played for Jordan; he participated in a camp Jordan runs and played in counselor games in the past. Still, Gay couldn't help but be extra juiced, knowing he was auditioning for perhaps the greatest basketball player ever. "It was totally different now, with Mike in control," Gay said. "Just a different feel."</div> Source
